Description
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is looking for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join their Occupational Therapy service. The role offers a unique opportunity for career progression and professional development. The successful applicant will work in a multi-disciplinary team, providing support to patients with complex needs.
Responsibilities:
- Undertake comprehensive assessments and accurate diagnoses of patients
- Formulate individualised clinical management programmes
- Use recognised outcome measures to evaluate the effect of Occupational Therapy interventions
- Work autonomously and make decisions on priorities for own work area
- Supervise designated members of staff within the team
Rotations:
- Emergency Department
- Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)
- Acute Medicine Unit
- Care of the Elderly
- ITU & Neuro outliers
- Trauma and Orthopedics
- Medicine
- Stroke Unit (University Hospital Lewisham)
- Community rotation (currently being explored)
Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC registration
- Relevant postgraduate courses
- Excellent communication and teamworking skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- IT skills, including hospital databases, word processing, and email
Benefits:
- Competitive salary (£39,959 to £48,117 per annum)
- Permanent, full-time position
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression